Alice Martin, Your Neighborhood Realtor

11/30/2021

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07/19/2019

A recent study suggests pricing a home to sell from the getgo will go a long way towards achieving success.

Dropping the asking price later on is unlikely to regain the appeal the home had when it was first listed, a new analysis finds.

07/18/2019

Here are a few items to check off your list when considering your home purchase.

07/17/2019

Remodeling your property to include a garage space can be a profitable home-addition.

Chicago homes with garages sell for an estimated 38% more than comparable homes without them, according to a new analysis from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage.

07/15/2019

Rugged meets rustic within this collection of interior decor.

Strike the right balance of edgy and natural with pieces from this stylish assortment

07/12/2019

Slow growth in home prices may prove to be a boon to marketplace newcomers.

Multiple economic surveys released Tuesday show home price growth has continued to slow down nationwide

07/10/2019

A mashup between modern and classic styles, this master bath strikes a balance between form and function.

The designer puts a freestanding tub in the shower to make the most of this long and narrow bathroom in Seattle

07/08/2019

Home equity continues its quarterly rising trend, bringing value back to mortgage holders.

The increase in homeowner equity has slightly exceeded the pace of housing appreciation. CoreLogic says that the 63 percent of homeowners nationally who have a mortgage on their property saw their equity grow by 5.6 percent between the first quarter of 2018...

07/05/2019

The right accent will set the scene for your next sale!

By Patti Stern, PJ & Company Staging and Interior Decorating

07/03/2019

Don't bid blindly! With knowledge of the foreclosure market, you can make the most of your money.

You currently hold the first mortgage on a rental property in California. The borrower is behind in payments to you and has disregarded all communicat...

07/02/2019

Don't go it alone! Why stress over your property purchase? Instead, go with a professional who can guide you through your real estate transaction with ease!

07/01/2019

Shining a light on renewable energy; how solar power is gaining steam with homeowners.

With the ongoing certainty of sunrise, investors should learn more about the solar economy and the use of renewable energy for properties.